At Radiant Skin in Zionsville, IN, we see firsthand what Indiana’s seasonal swings do to our patients’ skin. Cold winters strip moisture and weaken the skin barrier, while summers bring intense UV exposure that speeds up sun damage and aging. Moxi laser by Sciton is one of the few treatments that can be used in both extremes, making it a highly popular choice at any time of the year.
Your Skin During the Winter
As temperatures drop around Zionsville, so does the humidity. While this can be more comfortable than muggy summer conditions, it can also make it harder to keep your skin properly moisturized. Forced-air heating pulls more moisture from the air, and your skin’s protective barrier, the outermost layer that locks in hydration, can start to suffer. Cold air also constricts blood vessels and reduces oxygen delivery to cells. Conditions like eczema often flare up more during the winter months.
Your Skin During the Summer
While Indiana may not be billed as a sunny summertime destination, the UV index during the summer can be very high and dangerous for your skin. The average UV index for June and July between 2006 and 2023 was between 7 and 9, which poses a high to very high risk for unprotected skin. At this UV index, fair skin with no sunscreen can burn in as little as 11 minutes. Cumulative exposure, besides posing a risk for certain types of skin cancer, can also lead to sun spots and collagen breakdown. This is true even on cloudy days.
How Moxi Works
Moxi is a non-ablative fractional laser built by Sciton that uses a 1927nm wavelength to target the water in skin cells. While ablative lasers remove the outer layers of skin, Moxi creates thousands of microscopic treatment zones beneath the skin while leaving the surface intact. Your body replaces these microzones with fresh cells and boosts collagen production in the area as a healing response. The combination results in a more even skin texture and tone.
Because the laser targets water instead of melanin (pigment), Moxi carries a lower risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation for certain skin types. This also makes it a more suitable option for times of the year when other laser treatments may be inadvisable.
Why Moxi is a Smart Winter Treatment in Indiana
Low UV Exposure Means an Easier Recovery
After any laser treatment, your skin is more sensitive to sunlight during the healing window. Indiana’s winter UV index drops to 2 or 3, so there is less risk of UV-related complications during recovery. That lower sun exposure makes winter an ideal time to schedule sessions, especially if you want glowing skin by summer.
Reversing the Dullness and Dryness That Winter Causes
Moxi stimulates rapid cell turnover that directly counteracts the flat, dehydrated look that can settle into the skin between November and March. As fresh cells replace damaged ones, patients typically see brighter, smoother skin within days or weeks of treatment. The collagen boost that follows also helps repair barrier damage and gives your skin a stronger foundation heading into spring. Many patients pair winter Moxi sessions with HydraFacial or chemical peels for even more comprehensive results.
Getting Ahead of Spring and Summer Sun Damage
Patients who are treated in winter walk into warmer months with healthier, more resilient skin. This is the “prejuvenation” philosophy Moxi was built around. We address early signs of aging before they become deeply set, rather than waiting for more severe aging signs that require more aggressive correction.
Why Moxi Can Be a Good Option for Summer Rejuvenation
While many treatments have to be performed in fall or winter because of the higher risk during higher UV months, Moxi is different. It is still important to carefully guard the skin from the sun at any time, and especially after a rejuvenation treatment, but the risk of triggering hyperpigmentation is lower with this device because of the way it targets water instead of pigment. This treatment is perfect if you want to refresh your skin before a big event (we recommend scheduling it several weeks ahead) or if you want to stay on top of signs of aging while encouraging a natural glow.
Signs Your Skin Could Benefit from Moxi
- Dull or Uneven Skin Tone That Won’t Improve with Products Alone: Topical skincare can only penetrate so deep. When accumulated sun damage sits below the surface, a treatment that triggers cell renewal from within can reset what serums and creams cannot.
- Early Fine Lines or Sun Spots You Want to Address Now: In a 2023 prospective study published in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, patients who received two Moxi sessions showed reductions in visible spots, UV spots and brown spots after just one month. Treating early means less intensive correction later.
- Skin That Takes a Visible Hit Every Indiana Winter: If your complexion looks noticeably rougher from November through March despite a solid skincare routine, Moxi’s cell-turnover boost helps your skin recover faster than moisturizer alone.
- A Need for Results Without Extended Downtime: Moxi sessions at Radiant Skin take about 15-20 minutes. Most patients return to normal activities the same day, but may notice a sandpaper-like texture that sloughs off within three to five days.
How the Radiant Skin Team Customizes Moxi for Every Patient
Moxi offers three adjustable energy settings, and the right level depends on your skin, your goals and the season. At Radiant Skin, customization starts with a one-on-one consultation with one of our nurses or nurse practitioners, many of whom bring backgrounds in dermatology and hospital-level clinical care. Kayla Trammel, BSN, RN, has spent over seven years in aesthetics and regularly attends advanced training to stay current on the latest protocols.
Because Radiant Skin operates a full suite of Sciton laser technology, including Halo, MicroLaserPeel and ProFractional, your provider can recommend the right option based on where your skin is today. Moxi also pairs well with BBL HERO for patients who want to address both surface texture and deeper pigment concerns in one visit.
Our membership program makes ongoing maintenance more accessible, and financing is available for treatment series.
Schedule Your Moxi Consultation at Radiant Skin in Zionsville
Whether you’re preparing your skin for summer or repairing the effects of another Indiana winter, Moxi fits into a year-round plan that works with your life. Call Radiant Skin at 317-344-2972 or book your consultation online at our Zionsville location.
